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policy A set of constraints that specify how long an entry can
remain in a client’s online file index. When a policy
expires, the save sets associated with that policy are
marked recyclable. Each Client resource uses two
policies: a browse policy and a retention policy.
pool A feature that enables you to sort backup data to
selected volumes. A pool contains a collection of
backup volumes to which specific data has been
backed up.
probe The process NetWorker software uses to determine the
directories or files to back up on each client.
purging The process of deleting all entries for files on the
volume from the client file index, but allowing entries
for the save sets to remain in the media database.
recover A recovery method that re-creates an image of the
client filesystems and database on the NetWorker
server.
recyclable save
set A save set whose browse and retention policies have
been reached; therefore, the save set has been removed
from the media database.
recyclable volume A volume whose data has passed both its browse and
retention policies and is now available for relabeling
and use by a NetWorker server or storage node.
Registry A database of configuration information central to
Windows NT and Windows 2000 operations. It
centralizes all Windows settings and provides security
and control over system, security, and user account
settings.
remote device
A storage device that is attached to a NetWorker
storage node.
RPC An abbreviation for remote procedure call, which is
the protocol the NetWorker server uses to perform
client requests over a network.